Veal vs Bison
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, loin, separable lean and fat, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 177
Bison 146
Protein (g)
Veal 20.1
Bison 20.2
Carbs (g)
Veal 0.070
Bison 0.050
Fat (g)
Veal 10.1
Bison 7.21
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Bison 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 20.2g vs 20.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — 146 vs 177 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, loin, separable lean and fat, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Veal | Bison | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 177 kcal | 146 kcal | +21% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 69.4 g | 71.6 g | -3% |
| Protein | 20.1 g | 20.2 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.1 g | 7.21 g | +40% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.070 g | 0.050 g | +40% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.61 g | 2.92 g | +24% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.81 g | 2.75 g | +75% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.413 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 59.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +7% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.078 mg | 0.141 mg | -45% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.280 mg | 0.246 mg | +14% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.62 mg | 5.32 mg | +24% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.629 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.604 mg | 0.383 mg | +58% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -75% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 98.9 mg | 85.8 mg | +15% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.46 ug | 1.94 ug | +27% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.300 mg | 0.190 mg | +58% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 14.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +27% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.840 mg | 2.78 mg | -70% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 43.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +105% |
| Phosphorus, P | 222 mg | 194 mg | +14% |
| Potassium, K | 241 mg | 328 mg | -27% |
| Sodium, Na | 98.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +40% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.01 mg | 4.59 mg | -56% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.082 mg | 0.140 mg | -41% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.013 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.2 ug | 20.0 ug | -19% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 740 kj | 611 kj | +21% |
| Ash | 0.960 g | 0.910 g | +5% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -75% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 12.0 ug | -75% |
| Betaine | 21.4 mg | 12.6 mg | +70% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 69.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.30 ug | 1.20 ug | +8% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.003 g | +67% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.007 g | 0.003 g | +133% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.253 g | 0.129 g | +96% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.08 g | 1.30 g | +60% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.106 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.14 g | 1.48 g | -23% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.074 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.348 g | 0.144 g | +142% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.086 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.28 g | 2.59 g | +66% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.015 g | 0.023 g | -35% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.404 g | 0.336 g | +20% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.358 g | 0.261 g | +37% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.012 g | 0.038 g | -68% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.032 g | 0.037 g | -14% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.203 g | 0.153 g | +33% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.877 g | 0.918 g | -4% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.988 g | 0.977 g | +1% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.60 g | 1.74 g | -8% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.65 g | 1.88 g | -12% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.468 g | 0.547 g | -14% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.226 g | 0.241 g | -6% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.810 g | 0.859 g | -6% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.640 g | 0.688 g | -7% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.11 g | 1.09 g | +2% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.18 g | 1.38 g | -14% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.729 g | 0.742 g | -2% |
| Alanine | 1.19 g | 1.35 g | -11% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.73 g | 1.98 g | -12% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.17 g | 3.30 g | -4% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | 1.31 g | -21% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.838 g | 1.04 g | -19% |
| Serine | 0.752 g | 0.842 g | -11% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.102 g | 0.253 g | -60% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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